The Soloist (7-12)

As the story progresses, Lopez becomes more connected with Nathaniel. They are doing so much more together as Lopez pushes Nathan to join LAMP. This is all good, but I feel Lopez is throwing his life away for a homeless man. Helping him once in a while is great, but he is forgetting about his wife and child. Instead of sleeping at home, Lopez slept on the street with Nathaniel, to me this is unacceptable. Your wife and child have to come first.

Nathaniel's mental state is not getting any better but he is becoming somewhat of a normal citizen. He now can attend a musical performance and is going to join a "home." I hope that Lopez can help Nathan enough to the point where he can live in a decent home. Also, I hope he eventually has a good food supply. Joining an orchestra would be good for him too, this is, if he can keep his mental state to a reasonable level.

Although I want all them positive to happen, I do not think they will. All I believe Lopez can do is continue to be his friend and help him out with things. We will see what happens to Nathaniel and how he turns out in the end as we continue reading.